There are dozens of training aids, however finding a training aid that helps with multiple areas is a challenge. Or I should say it used to be a challenge until I found a training aid that helps in many areas and was voted the #1 training aid by PGA and LPGA Professionals. I am talking about the Orange Whip Trainer Training Aid. The Orange Whip Trainer has many uses to improve your flexibility, tempo, fitness and even your coordination. The…
Balance as we all know is critical to making good golf shots. However, having good balance takes a lot of practice, more than you would think, especially when you are swinging a golf club as fast as you can. I have found a unique training aid that will teach you the proper way to shift your weight and stay in excellent balance when swinging a golf club. The company is LagMaster, and their product The RockShot will show you how…
Proper hip rotation is crucial to a proper strike of the golf ball. Swaying and flipping your hands is so common, and leads to very poor golf shots, however, now there is a simple, easy, and very effective hip training aid. The Total Golf Trainer Hip is a great way to make sure your hip is moving and not getting stuck behind your hand during the swing. Improving your downswing sequence, posture, and hip rotation is the key to proper…
There are many swing trainers in the market, and I love a new and training aid that is different than anything else. I have found something unlike I have ever seen before to help with tempo and is a great warm up option to get your golf swing feeling smooth. The company is Pure@Improve and their PUREHITT Hittable Golf swing training aid is truly unlike any other. It has a very flexible shaft and the PUREHITT golf tempo and swing…
I think it is obvious to any golfer that you mean to shift your weight from your lead foot and side to your trail side and then back to your lead side. This issue is it is not easy to do, and most of us don’t have swing coaches to help us make the correct weight shift and turn. Well, there is a training aid that can give you immediate feedback. The company is Down Shift Golf, and they have…
There are many ways to work on your golf alignment, however some just don’t offer the full benefits possible. I’m not saying that using a simple alignment stick on the ground doesn’t help, which is does, however, there are golf training aids available that I think are better. The trade-off between a simple alignment and something better comes down to price. I have found a great way to improve your alignment, and I have been working with it now for…
I always stretch before golfing, as I hope it allows my sore lower back to get through the round of golf. However, after years doing years of stretching exercises my lower back is no better than it was years ago. I have watched a ton of videos on the best stretches for golf and do them regularly for my lower back and hips and I also use a foam roller, nothing so far has really helped, until now. The GravityFit…
Golf grips have become very expensive since Covid hit. I have no idea why; what used to cost like $5 or $6 is not double that amount. So, I have found a performance-based rubber golf grip that is reasonably priced! The company is Flow Grips, and they offer some excellent golf grips. Their grips are rubber, and unique microtextures which gives them a nice comfortable and tacky feel. Here are some specs from the company… Introducing the “Flow” from Flow…
I take my golf clubs on several golf trips a year, and I’m always hoping that nothing happens to them when getting tossed onto the plane or off. I’m sure we all have noticed that the baggage handlers never seem to care about how expensive an investment is inside your golf bag, but I know we all do. I have found an incredible product to protect your golf clubs when traveling, and it also offers several excellent training aid options…
Update 2-20-24 – – GForce has recently launched the GForce 7 Iron (XL) in the USA. Same product, now 1 inch longer. Go to their website for information and details. Who couldn’t use a training aid that helps with everything to make smooth golf swings. I know my swing tempo and timing at times could use a quick tune up, and I am aware of training aids that work on one area or another, and most don’t work on all…